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R3 FXY

2005 Triumph Rocket III

Black Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,101 mi
Last recorded26,101 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Rocket III14,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 FXY
MakeTriumph
ModelRocket III
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 26,024 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 25,734 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 25,048 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 24,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 24,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 18,160 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 18,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,664 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 17,662 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 14,763 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 8,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 8,453 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 May 2009 4,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 1,755 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Rocket III?

Based on 18,685 MOT tests across 1,561 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 231
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 76
reflector on motorcycle missing 73
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 63
Headlamp aim too low 47
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R3 FXY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III in Black with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Rocket III models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 14,623 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Rocket III fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R3 FXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Rocket III typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Rocket III is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 FXY registered?

R3 FXY is a 2005 Triumph Rocket III, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is R3 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 FXY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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